As the battles raged in Syria and Iraq, millions of innocent civilians have sought refuge elsewhere to escape the dire straits in their home countries. Their prime destination: Europe. They came via planes, trains, ships, […]

BEIJING (TIP): Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte declared his “separation” from longstanding ally the United States in Beijing on Oct 20, as he rebalances his country’s diplomacy towards China. “I announce my separation from the United […]

The fifth generation of CCP leadership under Xi Jinping has de facto abandoned the Deng doctrine of keeping low profile internationally. China has become more ambitious of becoming a superpower and has been extending its sovereignty […]